When asked what my favorite West Virginia restaurant is, I would always reply: Cafe Cimino. However, the owners have now retired, with just occasional special events scheduled at the restaurant.



But Tim and Melody don't really slow down. While they're not operating the restaurant daily, they do still hawk some delicious baked goods at local farmers markets under the moniker Bop & Nana's Bakery.



I planned a trip recently to the Sutton Farmers Market to get my hands on some. Melody set aside one of their delicious pepperoni rolls, a muffin and a scone so I could get a little sampler pack.



The pepperoni roll is pretty traditional, but every element is executed perfectly. The bread is delicious, but not too thick. The pepperoni is perfectly rolled up, and those spices soak throughout the whole roll. Delish.



The muffin and scone were both also tasty! 



I need to make sure I grab a loaf of their focaccia next time. 



If you haven't been, you should totally check it out.



There are other vendors, as well, including a stand that serves up hot dogs and coffee! 

Jackson's Meat Shop is an interesting amalgamation of items. 



It's in a a quiet shopping plaza with plenty of parking, and it has a huge space.



It's kind of used haphazardly, though.



As soon as I walked in, I was met with dim lighting and what looked like storage - thought it was the front of the store. 



The ceiling was covered in plastic, and there was a room full of candy - with clearance Christmas candy. I'm not sure how often the product turns over in this store. 



The meat shop was fully stocked, though. I'm not exactly sure if they butcher or process, but there were a few different brand names.



I didn't try anything on this visit, but I loved the little bite-sized meat and cheese packs.



And maybe some of those interesting-looking cheeses.



Have you been?

Fresh Start Market Co. is a market in Summersville that has plants, veggies, value-added products and more in a small space. 



They opened just before the pandemic began and had to pivot quite a bit. 



But they're open and busy - at least when I visited.



They have a lot of different things to purchase.



Whether you want lavender or apples, Fresh Start Market Co. had it.



They even have honey.



And corn - which is early in the season.



There's also tons of flowers! 



So many goodies.



What have you purchased here?

A brand new Italian market has opened in Morgantown, and, wow is all I can really say.



San Marzano Italian Market, from the same folks who brought us Apple Annie's, is located on Fort Pierpont Drive. 



In fact, it's actually located right next door to Annie's Coffee & Creamery, and there's even a little passageway connecting the two businesses, which quite frankly is genius. If you're waiting on your order at the coffee shop, you can peruse the market.



This market truly has a little bit of everything. 



Fresh bread? You got it.



Biscotti from the Strip District in Pittsburgh? Yep.



Olives, marinara sauce, and pasta? Oh yes.



But, wait, there's more.



At the back of the market, there's a deli counter where you can get all kinds of goodies.



They have fresh sandwiches, prepared salads and slabs of meat and cheese that you can order by the pound. 



They also have a wide selection of Delallo products, which is a local favorite. 



I had to try a few different things.



First, I ordered up some caprese salad - the sliced mozzarella and tomato salad is one of my favorites. This, paired with fresh basil - is perfection. I topped mine with some balsamic drizzle when I got home, and it was perfect.



While here, I also snagged an Italian sandwich. Actually, I would typically call a cold sandwich already made a hoagie. And then a sub it's being made in front of me or is warm. I don't have a real rationale behind that, but that's where we are.



I digress.



You can of course get a variety of other cold cuts and cheeses here, too.



Take a look at what I went home with. 



What have you purchased here?

The 19th Street Meat Market in Parkersburg is quite the find. 



Let's hear a little bit about their story: 



"One thing we all know in this day and age is that fresh cut meat markets are very rare and hard to come by. The 19th Street Meat Market previously known as Paynes or A-1 Meat Market is locally owned and operated by Deborah Parton since 2002, who also resides in Parkersburg, WV. The meat market was established in the late 1930's. It is a family run business ran by Debbie's daughter's Mia McDaniel and Amy Nichols with her husband Gary, daughter Cidney and son Alec.



We have two fully trained meat cutters, Gary Nichols and Eddie Mason, both from Parkersburg .. They will be happy to cut any type of steaks or meat we carry to your satisfaction. If you don't see something you are looking for just ask us and we'll try our best to accommodate you! If we don't have it, we can usually get it.



I'm sure we all remember John Payne and his late wife, Jenny who were previous owners of the meat market for over 17 years and hold a lot of history to our community. John still likes to stop in from time to time to check in and make sure we are keeping up on the famous recipes that have made the store what it is today! We have not changed any of the traditional recipes that have become quite popular over the years, such as the "Chunky" or smooth chicken, ham, and cheese salads made daily.



On that note... To all of our dedicated customers whom we have come to call family over the years, we sincerely thank you and appreciate your loyalty and hope you continue to enjoy the unbeatable flavor of fresh cut meats and good ol' home cooked foods. For those of you that have never stopped in please feel welcome and enjoy our large variety of fresh meats and ready to cook meals."



This market swears by unbeatable flavor of fresh cut meats and good ol' homecooked foods. 



I really love delis. I love ham salads and pimento cheese and prepared mac & cheese - and, of course, fresh meat. Since I was just passing through, I didn't go for any of the fresh meat this time.



But, I did opt for a pepperoni roll and some pimento cheese dip.



I was tempted by the soups, enchiladas, shepherd's pie... everything really!



But my selections were good. The pepperoni wasn't as moist as I would like, but the pimento cheese... made for a perfect complement. Is there anybody making pepperoni rolls WITH pimento cheese? Because if not, they should.



Grade: A